Italian Word of the Day
oggi
/OG-gi/ • adverb — 21st of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: today (the current day)
Examples
- Oggi fa caldo.
(Today it's hot.) - Oggi vado al supermercato.
(Today I'm going to the supermarket.) - Oggi è il mio compleanno.
(Today is my birthday.)
Synonyms
- quest'oggi
- oggi stesso
- in giornata
Use 'oggi' to refer to the current day. It commonly appears at the start of a sentence or before the verb (e.g., 'Oggi vado...'). Pronounce the double 'g' like the English 'j' (judge). It's neutral in register and used in both formal and informal contexts.
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